Fire News
Need the most up-to-date news on fireground operations, incident command, recruiting, staffing, training, leadership and firefighter safety? Catch up on the latest news in the fire service world.
BREAKING NEWS
A $2.2M renovation project has modernized two longtime Cañon City fire stations, adding updated bunk areas, HVAC systems and advanced alerting technology
The move followed a Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board meeting where department members and Loveland residents voiced support for the chief
The firefighter was hurt while operating at a two-story house in the Arlington Heights neighborhood
Firefighters from Carl Junction and Joplin reported skin irritation after a caustic liquid melted parts of their boots while attacking a fire west of Joplin
Center County plans to replace 1,031 portable radios and 331 mobile radios, citing aging equipment, rural dead zones and rising replacement costs
Two departments will be honored at Fire–Rescue Med for creative EMS approaches to cardiac emergencies and sudden cardiac arrest with Heart Safe Community Awards
A decision to ban Dearborn fire trucks from a deputy chief’s retirement party adds to a history of clashes between Fire Chief Joseph Murray and firefighters’ union leaders
New FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore says low EMS pay is hurting recruitment and retention as medical calls make up the majority of the department’s workload
A proposal to add civilian ambulance drivers to Lockport’s fire-based EMS system ignited a public dispute over overtime, staffing models and accountability
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The unmistakable whiff of smoke is often what first alerts someone to a nearby fire. But what if you can’t smell?
A reporter being struck during a live news report highlights the danger of working near roadway incidents – one that has proven fatal for many first responders
What makes January such a deadly month for the fire service – and what can we learn from recent incidents, like Baltimore?
It’s the responsibility of fire service organizations to provide some education and awareness about the reality of this work
Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
With training and experience, firefighters have a huge advantage in dealing with strange and difficult situations
PRODUCT NEWS
At FDIC International 2025, Medix Ambulances will showcase its latest high-performance Type I and Type III models—built for durability, rapid deployment, and the demanding needs of today’s Fire/EMS teams
Crestline Ambulances returns to FDIC with its CCL 150 Type I ambulance, a fleet-focused solution designed to boost performance, cut maintenance costs and meet evolving demands
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation partners with Darley for the 2025 fire service thought leadership essay competition
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With thermal imaging, live video, and supply drop capabilities, the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s drone program is transforming search-and-rescue operations
The first tool to measure firefighters in minutes
Pierce Manufacturing will showcase its latest fire apparatus innovations, advanced safety technology, and fully integrated solutions — all engineered to work as a single, cohesive system to support the fire service.